Browsing Theses (MU) by Thesis Semester "2008 Fall"
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Ex situ variable angle spectroscopic ellipsometry studies on chemical vapor deposited boron-doped diamond films : layered structure and modeling aspects
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Diamond possesses several outstanding physical properties (mechanical hardness, thermal conductivity, chemical inertness and high index of refraction) ... -
Examining the provision of child care subsidies across Missouri counties : the relationship between local dynamics and CCDF subsidy supply
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Previous research on child care subsidies and welfare programs has largely focused on examining individual characteristics associated with program ... -
Fatty acid variation between forage species and within populations and fatty acid content of beef finished on pasture with different forage species
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)We describe two experiments; the first experiment was conducted in a greenhouse where four forage species - orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.), tall fescue [Lollium arundinaceum (Schreb.) S.J. Darbysh = Schedonorus ... -
Feed intake component of fescue toxicosis during short-term exposure to thermoneutral and heat stress conditions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Fescue toxicosis is results from intake of tall fescue grass containing a fungal endophyte. It affects most of herbivore species, including rodents. ... -
Feeding studies of dietary diacylglycerol oil in normal and lipoprotein lipase-deficient cats
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Diacylglycerol (DAG) oil has been investigated in humans and animals as a potential therapy for hypertriglyceridemia and related disorders. DAG oil was evaluated in healthy cats and in a feline model of hypertriglyceridemia ... -
Fertilizer effects on soil pH, soil nutrients, and nutrient uptake in swamp white and pin oak seedlings on an alkaline Missouri River bottomland
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)There is growing interest among forest and wildlife managers in the reforestation of bottomlands with mast producing hardwoods in the Lower Missouri River and Mississippi River Alluvial valleys. However, it is common for ... -
Flow and heat transfer properties of Mono Craters rhyolites : effects of temperature, water content, and crystallinity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The nature of volcanic processes, including rate of magma ascent, exsolution of volatiles, eruption style, and flow distance, is highly dependent on the viscosity of the associated magma and its ability to transfer heat. ... -
Fore ðære mærðe mod astige: two new perspectives on the Old English Gifts of men
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The Old English poem The Gifts of Men has received little attention in contemporary scholarship, and when it has been referenced in recent decades, the primary trend has been to comment on its unique structure and position ... -
Functional outcome and self-perceived overall health status following surgery to remove primary brain tumor
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Impaired functional abilities, especially those associated with ambulation and standing balance, are common sequelae of brain tumors. A majority of research regarding the effectiveness of surgery in treating individuals ... -
Gatekeeping and international datelines in the American newspaper : the decision process
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The purpose of this study is to determine the criteria and process used in gatekeepers' decisions at three major daily Ohio newspapers for choosing international stories. What qualifies these individuals to be gatekeepers ... -
Generating temperature sensitive inteins for studying gene functions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Reversible and easy to use, temperature-sensitive (TS) mutations, are powerful tools to study the functions of all genes, including essential and pleiotropic ones. However, the rarity of TS alleles and the difficulty of ... -
The good news : measuring the impact of religious words in mass media communication
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)This study explored the relation and use of religious ideas in television news stories. A psychophysiological experiment, based on Lang's (2006) model of limited capacity processing, was conducted using pre-recorded ... -
GPS measurements of present day crustal deformation within the Lebanese Restraining Bend along the Dead Sea Transform
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The Lebanese restraining bend is a 200 km long bend with a left lateral sense of slip located along the Dead Sea fault system (DSFS) between 33.2 and 34.6 degrees north latitude. The DSFS is a transform plate boundary fault ... -
Home energy conservation : psychological and environmental worldviews
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)With recent changes in the economy and a dwindling supply of natural resources, energy conservation is a very relevant and important concern among homeowners. Each homeowner has a unique perception of environmental issues, ... -
Hub arc selection for less-than-truckload consolidation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)For more than twenty years, shipment consolidation has been utilized as a method to significantly decrease the cost of transporting goods, people, and information. Due to ever-increasing fuel costs and customer expectations, ... -
Hypochlorous acid stimulates heme oxygenase-1 gene expression in human endothelial cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In the present study, we tested the hypothesis that Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) regulates the expression of the cytoprotective protein heme oxygenase-1 ... -
Inactivation of wild type bacillus spores in a soy meat analog model by extrusion cooking
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The heat resistance of spores continues to be a challenge in food processing applications. Suitable methods that effectively inactivate spores without producing adverse effects on quality and nutrition of food products are ... -
Influence of streambed substrate type and watershed properties on seston algal abundance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In this age of growing water quality issues, it is crucial to identify factors which impact stream water chemistry. In the Gulf of Mexico a growing ... -
An integrated model of cross docking
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Cross docking is a relatively new logistics technique used in the retail and trucking industries with operations seeking to move materials from inbound locations to outbound locations as quickly as possible. As the high-speed ... -
An integrated stock assignment model for a warehouse fast picking area
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Order picking and restocking of the fast picking area have been identified as the most labor-intensive and costly activities of any distribution center. In a picker-to-item process environment, traveling is an important ...